| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $194.63 | 5.440% | $205.2179 | $205.22 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.34 | 12.225% | $43.0271 | $43.03 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.83 | 7.839% | $144.3209 | $144.32 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.38 | 5.333% | $88.88 | $88.88 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.93 | 3.198% | $211.4837 | $211.48 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.33 | 6.130% | $165.913 | $165.91 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.73 | 12.705% | $10.9662 | $10.97 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.17 | $869.8088 | $869.81 | $869.80 | $869.80 | |